You: A Whole Being

It is easy to forget that we are whole beings, especially when we are so used to compartmentalizing everything today.  Even our lives are thought of in separate portions of time, childhood, adolescence, adulthood.  Unfortunately with adulthood comes responsibility, and on its back hitchhiking is stress.  The responsibilities of the lives that we lead today have set us on a busy path.  It is easy to forget to keep some time for yourself to maintain all aspects of health. 

We are whole beings.

Many times we may fail to remember that we are not just the sum of the parts we see in the mirror.  Our bodies are not the only parts of us that require maintenance.  Each of us has a rational brain, an emotional heart and a bright spirit.  They are all connected and with this connection, all influence each other creating a whole being.

Stress is one of the most common causes of muscle tension and resultant joint dysfunction.  In turn this muscle and joint tightness may cause many health problems because they cause nerve irritation that cuts off the vital information coming from the brain to the rest of the body.  The causes of stress can be from our physical body or traumas there to.  Also our emotions and mental stress can manifest themselves into physical form.  The mind body connection can be the most important, and is also the most ignored. 

Total Body Health

So, below are some suggestions on how to remind your self of the most important part of life, total body health.  While you are thinking about your lack of time, ponder this, we do not have the time to ignore the needs of ourselves as whole beings.  The consequence is much greater than a loss or decline in your health. 

Physical

 

·        Exercise Routinely - Walk!

·        Fresh Air - Get Outside!

·        Sufficient sleep

·        Healthy sunshine

·        Wholesome Organic foods - Fresh Fruits & Veggies

·        Human touch

·        Chiropractic Adjustments

Emotional

 

·        Laugh & Smile Often

·        Be Grateful & Humble

·        Love Yourself & Others

·        Heal Past Wounds

·        Let go of Anger

·        Uncover Your Fears

Mental

 

·        Think Positively

·        Do What You Say You Will

·        Visualize Your Goals

·         Develop & Listen to Your Intuition

·        Let go of Judgment

·        Learn from Your Mistakes

·        Don’t Assume

Spiritual

 

·        Daily Quiet Time

·        Deep Breathing

·        Scheduled Meditation  & Prayer

·        Connect with Nature

·        Follow your Heart

·        Love, Be Kind & Forgive

Yes, These are just a few basic things to remind yourself of in order to help reduce your stress.  Have a great week and enjoy the wind down of summer with fall football just around the corner.  My Partners and all of us at Chipley Chiropractic are always here for you to help keep you functioning better and restoring proper function to your spine and muscles.  With 3 locations in Beckley (Harper Road, N. Kanawha St, N. Eisenhower Dr), we have a location convenient to you should you ever need us.